When I say the word, “security” what pops into your mind? Do you picture a prison, a fortress, an ordinary home, or a broken-down shack that you wouldn’t want to enter anyway? In the preparedness realm, security can have different meanings at different times. Right now creating a secure home […]
Home Security
Whether it’s everyday security around your home or security during a SHTF situation, how would you keep your family safe? This is the category where we discuss that important topic.
Normal People Preparing for TEOTWAWKI – Making Your Home into a Castle
I’ve written a good deal about TEOTWAWKI. We’ve had a discussion on TEOTWAWKI vs. Bugging out 1 and 2. After that, I covered Finding and Storing Water During TEOTWAWKI and Food Systems to Put Into Place for TEOTWAWKI. I’ve discussed Sanitation Systems and Survival Medical Systems. I’ve also asked the […]
Safety and Home Security During Uncertain Times
The election is getting closer and the vitriol is getting more and more heated. I don’t know about you, but I’m guessing that there are plenty of us – me included – that are getting a little nervous about the after-effects of this election no matter who wins. If Trump […]
Home Protection – Rifles or Shotguns?
Two weeks ago, we discussed whether or not a firearm should be a part of your preparedness efforts. Last week, we discussed choosing your first firearm. This week officer Caleb Cleek is going to discuss rifles and shotguns. While the average pistol is very portable, it is lacking in power […]
How to Choose Your First Firearm
Many people who are considering purchasing their first firearm at a loss as to where to begin. Walking into a store with racks and racks of guns on the wall and cases full of pistols can be intimidating. Part I of this series can be found here. Where do you […]
Should a Firearm Be Part of Your Preparedness Plan?
By Caleb Cleek Preparedness Preparedness means different things to different people. For some, it may mean having supplies on hand to make it through a winter storm with no power and impassable roads; the goal is to feed the family for a couple of days until food can once again […]